Premier League ref Anthony Taylor SENDS OFF South Korea manager after full-time as World Cup thriller turns sour
CHAOS ensued at the end of South Korea’s World Cup clash against Ghana as Anthony Taylor sent off South Korea manager Paulo Bento.
Taylor sent off Bento after he was left fuming over the decision to not play allow a corner which South Korea had won at the end of the game.
GettySouth Korea manager Paulo Bento confronted Anthony Taylor at full-time[/caption]
ReutersTaylor then sent off Bento after the full-time whistle[/caption]
South Korea and Ghana played out a 3-2 thriller after Ghana‘s Mohammed Kudus scored the winner to thwart a remarkable comeback by the Asia nation.
Ghana entered the half-time break 2-0 ahead before South Korea mustered a remarkable comeback thanks to a brace of headed goals from striker Jo Gue-sung.
Kudus then netted his second of the match to put Ghana back in front.
Son Heung-Min and Co pushed desperately for an equaliser in order to give them the best possible chance of progressing from the group.
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However, they were unable to find a breakthrough before Taylor blew his whistle.
Fans familiar with Taylor’s exploits in the Premier League offered their takes on the incident which saw an incensed Bento sent off following his protest.
One user said: “Anthony Taylor chose violence blowing up before that corner was taken.”
A second user said: “I’m very much here for Paulo Bento giving Anthony Taylor both barrels. We’ve all felt like doing it at some point over the years.”
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A third added: “South Korea got that referee under pressure. Manager just got a red card. So happy to see the terror of Anthony Taylor going global.”
Another said: “Anthony Taylor is making himself bigger than the game again.”
“Anthony Taylor showing the world why everyone hates English refs,” said another.
The decision had left the Taegeuk Warriors fuming due to them being denied the opportunity to take a corner after seeing the ball deflect out of play off of a Ghana defender.
The second game from Group H today between Portugal and Uruguay could leave Korea’s hopes of progressing hanging in the balance.
They have just one point after drawing with Uruguay in their opener.
Meanwhile, Portugal hung on to beat Ghana in another thrilling contest which saw Cristiano Ronaldo become the first player to ever score at five World Cups.
Should Portugal win later today they will have confirmed their spot in the last 16 and could see them rotate their team, but a loss will make their final group game against Korea a must win.
